Vorträge des DIW Berlin

Approximating Unit Commitment Using Mathematical Programming under Equilibrium Constraints

Ein Modell zur Untersuchung der Integration erneuerbarer Energien

A New Model for Analyzing Renewable Energy Integration in Germany

Regulated Transmission Expansion in Electricity Networks: The Effects of Fluctuating Demand and Wind Generation

We study the performance of different regulatory approaches for the expansion of electricity transmission networks in the light of realistic demand patterns and fluctuating wind power. In particular, we are interested in the relative performance of a combined merchant-regulatory mechanism compared to a cost-based and a merchant-like approach. In contrast to earlier research, we explicitly include...

Modelling Economic Effects of the Renewable Energy Transition: The German Case

Many countries around the world are currently promoting the development and large-scale deployment of renewable energy technologies. Potential advantages of renewable energy include a lower dependency on scarce, imported fossil fuels, improved security of supply, and decreased emissions, in particular carbon emissions. While the benefits of renewable energy technologies are clear, the economic...

Regulated Expansion of Electricity Transmission Networks: The Effect of Fluctuating Wind Generation

Growing shares of fluctuating wind power increase the need to expand existing electricity transmission networks. At the same time, the natural monopoly character of transmission networks requires economic regulation of investments. In this article, we study the effects of different regulatory regimes for transmission expansion with a model-based analysis for central Europe. In contrast to previous...

Regulated Expansion of Electricity Transmission Networks: The Effects of Fluctuating Demand and Wind Generation

Regulated Transmission Expansion in Electricity Networks: The Effects of Fluctuating Demand and Wind Generation

Modeling Strategic Electricity Storage: The Case of Pumped Hydro Storage in Germany

We develop a game-theoretic electricity market model that allows analyzing strategic electricity storage in an imperfect market setting. We apply the model to Germany and examine different cases of pumped hydro storage operation. We find that introducing storage smoothes market prices and increases consumer rent and overall welfare. Electricity producers generally suffer from storage. The...

Electric Vehicles in Imperfect Electricity Markets: A German Case Study

Strategic Storage with the Game-Theoretic Electricity Market Model EIStorM

Strategic Storage and Fluctuating Wind Power in a Game-Theoretic Electricity Market Model with Imperfect Competition

Strategic Storage and Fluctuating Wind Power in a Game-Theoretic Electricity Market Model with Imperfect Competition

The Policy Framework of European and German Electricity Markets: Some Spotlights with SSG Relevance